Certification Guidelines - NCARB

Certification

GUIDELINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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About NCARB............................................................................................................3

NCARB¡¯s Role..............................................................................................................3

Licensure (Registration)......................................................................................... 4

NCARB Certification.............................................................................................. 5

Benefits of the Certificate.................................................................................. 5

STEPS TO CERTIFICATION

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1. Establish Your NCARB Record....................................................................... 6

2. Documentation................................................................................................... 7

3. Evaluation............................................................................................................... 8

4. Certification.......................................................................................................... 8

5. Transmittal of Your NCARB Certificate................................................... 9

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

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SECTION 1: Requirements for Certification of an Architect

Licensed in a U.S. Jurisdiction............................................................................ 11

SECTION 2: Alternative Requirements for Certification of an

Architect Licensed in a U.S. Jurisdiction...................................................... 12

SECTION 3: Requirements for Certification of an Architect

Licensed in a Foreign Jurisdiction Through Established Mutual

Recognition Arrangement/Agreement With NCARB...........................14

SECTION 4: Requirements for Certification of an Architect

Credentialed by a Foreign Registration Authority..................................15

SECTION 5: Revocation and Reinstatement of an

NCARB Certificate.................................................................................................16

? 2022 National Council of Architectural

Registration Boards (NCARB)

This document, effective July 2022, defines the

requirements for NCARB certification for architects

registered in a U.S. jurisdiction, architects registered in a

Canadian jurisdiction, and architects credentialed by a

foreign authority.

This document supersedes all previous editions of the

Certification Guidelines and Handbook for Interns

and Architects.

INTRODUCTION

About NCARB

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards¡¯ membership is made up of the architectural licensing

boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

Virgin Islands. NCARB, in collaboration with these boards, facilitates the licensure and credentialing of architects to

protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

While each jurisdiction is responsible for regulating the

practice of architecture within its borders, NCARB works

with its Member Boards and volunteers to develop and

facilitate national standards for licensure, including the

national examination and experience program. NCARB

also recommends regulatory guidelines for licensing

boards and helps architects expand their professional

reach through the NCARB Certificate.

ARE 5.0

AXP

University

NCARB Record

Experience

Customer Relations

Education

Examination

NCARB¡¯s Role

NCARB¡¯s services span the many phases of your career, from student to practicing architect. Whether you¡¯re

studying architecture, navigating the Architectural Experience Program? (AXP?), completing the Architect

Registration Examination? (ARE?), or earning your NCARB Certificate, NCARB is here to help.

Through your NCARB Record, NCARB will securely store all the documentation of your professional history needed

to earn a license, so that it is ready to be sent to the jurisdiction of your choice.

In addition to our national programs, NCARB also assists its members and customers with initiatives related to:

? Future-focused research

? Data sharing

NCARB MISSION

? Promoting awareness of the path to licensure

NCARB, in collaboration with

licensing boards, facilitates the

licensure and credentialing of

architects to protect the health,

safety, and welfare of the public.

? Advocating for reasonable regulation of the architecture profession

? Developing tools and resources to aid the work of licensing boards

You can learn more about NCARB¡¯s goals and objectives by reading our

Strategic Plan.

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INTRODUCTION

Licensure (Registration)

To practice architecture in the United States, you must earn a license

from U.S. state or territory (called a ¡°jurisdiction¡±) where you intend to

practice. Earning a license signals to your firm, clients, and the public

that you¡¯ve developed the essential knowledge and skills to practice

architecture safely and competently. And once you¡¯re licensed, you can

call yourself an architect.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION

NCARB uses the words ¡°licensure¡±

and ¡°registration¡± interchangeably

when talking about the process of

becoming an architect.

Each of the 55 U.S. jurisdictions has its own set of requirements for licensure¡ªyou can find them at

requirements. While understanding the specific requirements in your jurisdiction is essential, most jurisdictions

require three key components:

EDUCATION

For most candidates, the first step toward getting licensed is earning a degree. Most

jurisdictions require that applicants for licensure graduate from an architecture program

accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or its Canadian

equivalent. Some jurisdictions offer alternative ways to satisfy the education requirement,

which you can explore on NCARB¡¯s Licensing Requirements Tool.

More information about starting your education in architecture can be found in NCARB¡¯s

Education Guidelines.

EXPERIENCE

To earn a license in most jurisdictions, you¡¯ll also need to complete the AXP by earning and

reporting a variety of real-world experience. The AXP outlines six key areas of architectural

practice, as well as specific tasks you need to be able to competently perform before you

earn a license.

More information about earning experience can be found in the AXP Guidelines.

EXAMINATION

Each of the 55 U.S jurisdictions requires that applicants for an architecture license complete

the ARE (or a previous version of the exam). The ARE is a multi-part, national exam that

focuses on aspects of practice related to health, safety, and welfare.

Learn more about exam requirements in the ARE 5.0 Guidelines.

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NCARB Certification

Once you¡¯ve earned your initial license, you can apply for an NCARB

Certificate! Being NCARB certified helps you get the most out of your

career in architecture by providing the mobility to go wherever your

work takes you. With an NCARB Certificate in hand, it¡¯s simpler to get

licensed across jurisdictions¡ªallowing you the freedom and flexibility to

pursue your career and connect with clients regardless of location. Plus,

being certified signifies that you have met the national standards

for licensure.

Benefits of the Certificate

Once you¡¯ve earned your NCARB Certificate, you can take advantage of all the following benefits:

PROFESSIONAL MOBILITY

SECURE RECORDS

Having an NCARB Certificate gives you the

flexibility to apply for reciprocal licensure in all 55

U.S. jurisdictions, in addition to some international

locations.

As a Certificate holder, you don¡¯t have to worry about

record keeping. All of your professional information

is stored on our secure servers¡ªready whenever you

need it.

FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Certificate holders have access to NCARB¡¯s free

continuing education courses as part of our

Continuum Education Program, a collection of

in-depth, online self-study materials that help

professionals maintain and expand their competence.

Certificate holders are often the first to hear about

volunteer opportunities on licensing boards and

NCARB committees, which shape the future of our

programs and services.

COMPETITIVE EDGE

You can use the ¡°NCARB¡± credential in your title,

which demonstrates you¡¯ve met national standards

for licensure. This qualification, and the flexibility it

provides, can be an important factor for firms when

hiring and promoting.

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